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A crumbling foundation, code violations and lack of classrooms are just a few reasons why Winside Public Schools needs to renovate its current facility — as soon as possible.
There are more opportunities to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
HUMPHREY — Some area schools will likely hit the softball diamond next year.
One of the most highly anticipated Madison County road construction projects in recent years is scheduled to get started next week.
Methamphetamine has been labeled by local public officials as “easy to access,” and that easy access isn’t believed to be disappearing anytime soon.
Listed below is the 24-hour rainfall in inches as of 7 a.m. Friday in area communities.
The City of Norfolk held an open house Thursday to showcase the Benjamin Avenue improvement project.
A two-vehicle accident occurred at the intersection of Highway 275 and Pasewalk Avenue at about 10:40 a.m. Thursday.
The Northeast Community College Board of Governors met Thursday at the Lifelong Learning Center.
U.S. Rep. Jeff Fortenberry on Thursday introduced the Winnebago Land Transfer Act.
A nationally known youth motivational speaker said he never wants his audience to think of his presentations as just “some speaker guy” talking to them.
Before U.S. Rep. Don Bacon of Omaha joined the Air Force, he was a farmer. Bacon farmed in central Illinois, raising corn, soybeans and beef cattle primarily.
The Norfolk chapter of Young Life is experiencing changes in leadership.
Listed below is the 24-hour rainfall in inches as of 7 a.m. Thursday in area communities.
Northeast Community College students and staff are celebrating diversity the best way they know how — with food.
When selling or transferring a vehicle with a model year that is 10 years old or newer, the odometer mileage must be reported to the new owner. A new federal regulation gradually raises that requirement to 20 years for newer vehicles beginning this year.
A Norfolk man already in trouble with the law saw a bad situation worsen after he was arrested on suspicion of possessing meth.
The cute and cuddly dogs and cats that routinely visit the Northeast Community College Veterinary Technology program lab have some new competition vying for students’ attention.
The following court information includes marriage licenses, domestic cases filed, criminal judgments, felony cases bound over to district court, criminal cases, civil case judgments, city ordinance violations and speeding and other violations.
Several education bills have advanced through the Nebraska Legislature since its first session began almost 14 weeks ago.
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BATTLE CREEK — Battle Creek Public Schools student Mya Zohner is the winner of Artsonia’s Artist of the Week contest, a voting competition on Artsonia.com.
It’s known as the American Rescue Plan Act and was signed into law by President Joe Biden last month.
The Norfolk City Council approved more than $2.3 million in street repairs — about four times the normal amount.
An obstructive Norfolkan was arrested Monday night after allegedly stirring up a scene downtown.
The Norfolk Planning Commission voted to recommend an addition to city code regulating sexually oriented businesses.
The City of Norfolk received an anonymous grant for $500,000 to be used toward the revitalization of Johnson Park.
MADISON — A grocery store is reopening here after a fire damaged it a week ago.
Only $2.4 million has been requested from the state’s supply of $200 million in emergency aid for Nebraska tenants and landlords.
The Norfolk City Council approved over $2.3 million in street repairs — about four times the normal amount.
STANTON — A 19-year-old Norfolk woman was one of several people sentenced here in district court Monday morning.
For young professionals in Norfolk, Connect tries to live up to its name.
HUMPHREY — Success does not come cheap.
The public is invited to an upcoming meeting of a regional governmental body based in Madison County at which tax dollars may be spent.
A fire damaged a home late Sunday evening in Norfolk.
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A crumbling foundation, code violations and lack of classrooms are just a few reasons why Winside Public Schools needs to renovate its current facility — as soon as possible.
There are more opportunities to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
HUMPHREY — Some area schools will likely hit the softball diamond next year.
One of the most highly anticipated Madison County road construction projects in recent years is scheduled to get started next week.
This is Grandpa Don Carroll and his granddaughter, Lilian Cope,4 years old, welcoming in a new calf which has now been named Daisy. Lilian is the daughter of Jim and Tina Cope of Fremont.
Service Unit 502 Girl Scouts ended Girl Scout week with a bowling party. Thanks to Kings Lane for working with us to have the party a year later than planned.
A Crofton student holds a sign at the state basketball tournament in support of Kendall Thoene, a Crofton High School sophomore who is in an Omaha hospital dealing with a year-long, COVID-19-related illness.
The City of Randolph recently received a bulletproof vest as part of a League Association Risk Management (LARM) program that provides $700 in funds towards an approved vest for members who qualify for the grant.
Marlin Kratochvil displays the cards he recently received for his birthday.
Great Dane in Wayne recently started a C.A.R.E.S. (Community Activity Response Engagement & Support) committee dedicated to outreach in the communities where their employees live. They recently held a supply drive at the plant to help Bright Horizons in Norfolk. Here, Emily Dump of Great Dane presents monetary donations and donated supplies to program director Deb Zimmerer at their Norfolk office. “We are beyond grateful to have partners in the local communities who value giving back,” said Zimmerer.
At 14 months old, Colt was taking his driving time seriously on this International H tractor.
This is the eighth first place finish in a tournament this season for the World Exposure Elite fifth grade boys. They are pictured with their medals after finishing first place in the 35th Annual NEN Basketball Tournament February 13-14 in Norfolk.
Wyleigh Peters poses with her pony, Jake, and mom Dakota. Wyleigh has been riding her pony since she was 8 months old.
Baylor, 2, and Avalia, 4, are all smiles here! Their parents are Jake and Sammie Arlt of Randolph, grandparents are Darron and Rhonda Arlt of Plainview and their great-grandparents are Judy and Bob Arlt.
Two five-generation photos! In the (left) photo, baby Nolan Reuss is being held by Great-Great-Grandmother Eunice Deuel, and is pictured with Great-Grandmother Rhonda Collins, Grandmother Tonya Detlefsen and Mother Adeline Mauldin.
John Mitchell, a sophomore on the Creighton High School basketball team, recorded his 1,000th career point on Tuesday, Jan. 19, during a game against Hartington Cedar Catholic. He’s shown here with head coach Ryon Nilson (second from right) and assistant coaches Chase Maier (from left), Brady Brockhaus and Alan Oltjenbruns.
When arriving to the front door of Behavioral Health Specialists recently, a little frosty man was there to greet those entering. While not sure who the holly jolly artist was, he brought great joy to all who wander upon him. A nice reminder to “stay cool,” “stick together” and to “avoid meltdowns.”
On Christmas Day 2020, in Elgin, Dave and Pam Jochum, a.k.a. Grandma and Grandpa Jochum, got to spend some fun time outdoors with their granddaughters, Brooklyn, 6, Aubrey, 6, and Rylee, 4, making their very first “Elgin Snowman” that they named “Mr. John Deere”. They are the daughters of Jarid and Jody Jochum of Lincoln.
St. Joseph’s Rehabilitation and Care Center recently opened a visitation room so that visitors can safely be out of the elements and see their loved ones. In this picture, Sandy is visiting with her son and granddaughter while enjoying a meal together.
Approximately 100 people recently lined up to sing religious Christmas carols in support of 2-year-old Rory Laskowski, daughter of John and April, Laskowski, as she battles with a brain tumor.
Kelly, Alex, Sierra and Nevaeh playing Just Dance Wii game on Thanksgiving Day.
Great Dane in Wayne recently hosted the mobile LifeServe Blood Center Blood Drive at the Wayne Plant. Twenty-nine employees were eligible to donate and LifeServe was able to collect 32 units of blood from these donors. Nine of them were first time donors! With the units collected during this drive, LifeServe Blood Center will have the ability to save up to 96 local lives. Donors were able to have their blood checked for Covid-19 antibodies as well. This brings the total number of units collected to 89 at the Wayne plant during 2020, potentially saving 267 lives.
The City of Oakland was recently awarded a $500 Lean on LARM Safety Grant to purchase safety apparel. Kayla Eisenmenger, city clerk, applied for the grant made available to members of the League Association of Risk Management (LARM). Pictured from left are Gerald Groene (solid waste department), Brian Johnson (park and rec department), Daniel Tanksley III (water/sewer department), Mike Francis (street department) and Bryan Johnson (Street department).
Kally Hodson, 3, helps her grandma make butterhorn rolls to put in the freezer for Christmas.
Ella Bloomquist, 4, recently helped her grandmother, Luella Hodson, make and decorate gingerbread cookies. Before the cookies, they read the story of the Gingerbread Men. After baking, Ella helped decorate the Christmas tree.
President Clark Froehlich presents a check to Rhonda Vogel who recently celebrated her 40th year of employment with the bank.
Just two examples of the many decorated trees west of bridge at Skyview Lake. Most of these trees also had lights installed on them.
Scott Kurpgeweit, Hadley, 2, and Levi, 5, stand next to their decorated pickup for the Leigh Festival of Lights on Dec. 13.
Your friends at Anytime Fitness need you back, James Heller. Hope to see you soon. Pictured are Darlene Nordby (from right), Glen Nordby, Max Hansen, Brian Sibert, Silver Sibert and Cheyenne Murray.
Rotarians Dr. Jim Merritt (left), Gene Shermer (middle) and Andy Labenz (right) Eagerly erect the large outdoor nativity scene at the First Baptist Church in Norfolk, 404 W. Benjamin Ave. Rotary has been putting up the nativity scene since the 1980s, all in the spirit of the season.
Knights of Columbus members held their annual Thanksgiving dinner for constituents of The Arc of Norfolk, although this year it was held safely by drive thru due to Covid-19. They served almost 200 self-advocates of The Arc of Norfolk, family members and support staff.
Candace Coover of Plainview participated in Wayne State College commencement on Nov. 20. She earned a degree in elementary education with minors in English as a Second Language PK-12 and reading/writing PK-6. She and her daughters, Genesis and Aurora Sinkler, decorated her hat for commencement with sparkles and their handprints and the message, “Reach for the Sky.’’
Porter Hurtig, pictured with Norfolk Area Visitors Bureau director Traci Jeffrey, raised $150 from a lemonade stand to give back to the community.
Doris Kingsbury of Norfolk holds the plaque she received from the Norfolk Airport Authority during its meeting on Nov. 9. Kingsbury retired after serving on the board for 30 years.
In honor of the 2020 Veterans Day, Great Dane in Wayne took a few moments to salute their Veterans employees. Great Dane had their veterans pose, socially distanced, in front of a specially decaled Everest Super Seal trailer ordered by Kam-Way Transportation and built right here in Wayne America. The trailers are parked on the north and east edge of the Great Dane property in Wayne and will be there until Kam-Way comes to pick them up. The public is welcome to drive by and view these beautiful trailers.
In honor of the 2020 Veterans Day, Great Dane in Wayne took a few moments to salute their Veterans employees. Great Dane had their veterans pose, socially distanced, in front of a specially decaled Everest Super Seal trailer ordered by Kam-Way Transportation and built right here in Wayne America. The trailers are parked on the north and east edge of the Great Dane property in Wayne and will be there until Kam-Way comes to pick them up. The public is welcome to drive by and view these beautiful trailers.
Jesse Oxner decorated his yard for Veteran's Day to honor our men and women in uniform, past, present and future.
Nolan McDonald, Kyler Carmichael, Ethan Kiichler, Ethan Neemeyer and Calen Mefford participated in unified bowling triangular in West Point recently. Participating schools were North Bend Central, West Point Beemer and Norfolk.
The 2020 season of the Norfolk Farmers Market concluded on Halloween. Vendors included Monica Bruning of rural Norfolk, who was joined by Mr. Bones (both shown above) and husband Kurt. The Brunings have been selling their produce at the market the past 25 years. The Norfolk Farmers Market, which dates to 1981, will resume next spring.
Past Madison County Democratic chairman Pete Rizzo was Ridin with Biden during the election.
The Orphan Grain Train recently delivered mums to residents at Norfolk Veterans Home and Heritage of Bel-Air Nursing Home to help lift the spirits of the residents during this long isolation period due to the Coronavirus. Pictured is Marge Summers with her flowers at the Heritage of Bel-Air.
Earlier this month, Danielle Anderson of Norfolk and members of her family were one of three families to participate in the Hy-Vee Basket Bolt. Each family of four members raced to collect the most food items in the store over a 90-second window. The Anderson family won a $1,000 Visa gift card and was permitted to keep the groceries they collect over the competition. Pictured is Danielle Anderson (left), her sister-in-law, Miranda Paustian (middle); husband Alan Anderson; along with children Ethan, Hannah and Kaylin Pysher.
Veretta Koehler of Wisner was honored recently with a birthday drive-by parade with Wisner fire trucks and a long string of cars. In her 100 years, she’s never had the flu, she said, or gotten a flu shot, plus she gets a cold only every three years or so. Koehler, who lives in her own home, said, “As long as I’m healthy, don’t care how long I live.”
The City of Yankton and the Yankton School District thank Annette and Jerry Kohoutek for their generous donation of five trees which were planted this past week at the Summit Activities Center. The Yankton High School FFA class for helped plant, mulch and water in the donated trees, as well as secured a grant for purchasing more trees and that will be planted in the community this fall.
Snow blankets the laps of the sculpture "Seated Couple" on Monday morning.
The Humphrey St. Francis cross country team at the district meet at Pender with the team mascot, Flyer the Greyhound.
It was a beautiful day to enjoy St. John’s Lutheran Church's inaugural music festival on Saturday with the bands I Am They and Cain performing.
Senior Airman Seth Ruppert, left, and Staff Sergeant Zach Ruppert, sons of Adam and Anna Ruppert, serve in the United States Airforce. The two brothers recently got a chance to meet up in Kuwait while they were both deployed. This was the first time they had seen each other in over eight months.
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